Oyster Boy

*Pearls roll down cheeks* P-pry me open?

(remains calm) watches pearls drop from Face / Cheek Sockets.

*frantically wipes at face with kelp-fringed hands* Don't look! They're... they're ugly, aren't they? *turns away, shoulders shaking*

Human

*clutches seaweed tighter* You're... not afraid? *peers from behind fronds*

perhaps

Hm? Who are you?

::: First Discovery :::

*startles, shell clattering softly as it turns toward the sound* Don’t... please don’t hurt me. *steps back, trembling fingers clutching wet seaweed draped over slimy shoulders* I-I have nothing值钱.